Staff CPA (or CPA Candidate)

Safeguard Law, PLLC is a boutique tax law firm that helps small and mid-sized businesses with their legal and financial needs. As part of our expansion, we’re hiring a second part-time CPA Candidate with exam passage, or early career CPA to support our new in-house accounting services through our affiliate firm Safeguard Tax and Accounting, PLLC. This is a remote, part-time position with the potential to grow to full-time as the firm expands its service offerings. The candidate must be located within the United States.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain accurate books for multiple business clients

  • Generate and review monthly/quarterly financial statements

  • Reconcile bank and credit card accounts

  • Use QuickBooks Online, Xero, and Gusto to manage accounts

  • Prepare reports and summaries for clients

  • Assist during tax season with returns, audits, or research

  • Help build internal accounting processes and workflows

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field OR relevant work experience

  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

  • Preference for candidates based in DC, Maryland, or Virginia

  • Proficiency with QuickBooks, Xero, Gusto, or similar software

  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Preferred:

  • Licensed CPA or CPA candidate

  • 1–3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience

  • Experience in small business or law/tax firm settings

  • Familiarity with tax return preparation or audits

Perks:

  • Part-time with flexible hours (approximately 5-10 hours/week to start)

  • Fully remote

  • Laptop and malpractice coverage provided

  • Opportunity to grow into a full-time position as this practice offering grows

  • Professional development and CPA study support after 6 months

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule

  • Work from home

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • Accounting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • CPA (Required, though CPA candidates with full exam passage are welcome to apply)

  • Certified Bookkeeper (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

Compensation: $27-28.50/hour